AUG 30
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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80 PROOF.
EAT. 88/100
1500 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 30, 2023 · passed
7 of 9 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND SINK METERED FAUCET DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR 15 SECONDS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. PROVIDE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVE FAUCET.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF DRINKS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
UTENSILS STORED NEAR DISH AREA HAS FOOD CONTACT SURFCACES FACING UPWARD. FACILITY MUST INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND WOMENS RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
MAY 252022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 25
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE AROUND COMPRESSOR IN 2 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAY 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAY 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED TUNA POKE & STEAK TACOS ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 152018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no splash guard on right side of exposed hand sink, adjacent to wire shelving at upper bar, facing Wells street. Instructed manager to install and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed water damaged ceiling in woman's restroom, located on lower/basement level. Instructed manager to repair, ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
JUL 262017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 26
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND VARIOUS FOODS ITEMS INSIDE SMALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE PREP KITCHEN 2ND FLOOR INSIDE THE 6-DRAWER REFRIGERATOR. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE.
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MAR 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 15
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED NOT ALL ITEMS STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. STORE ALL ITEMS NEAR SUMP PUPM, IN HALLWAY LEADING TO GARABAGE AND IN BRUNCH STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.
DEC 22016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND CURRENT IN USE SHELLFISH TAGS NOT IN PLACE, 3 DOZENS OF OYSTERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITHOUT TAGS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE KEPT WITH THE SAID PRODUCT AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE SHELLFISH IS USED.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 36 PIECES OF SHELLFISH,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AREAS AND DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SHELVINGS AND EQUIPMENTS AT BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS, MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 172016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES BENEATH STAIRCASE AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES ARE MISSING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OPENING AROUND THE PIPE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,SEAL OPENING ON METAL MOLDING ON UPPER FRAME AT 1ST FLOOR BAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES MUST BE PROVIDED AND VISIBLE. VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN CLOSETS. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →